In this issue

• Gaz's Word
• Hawaii Marathon
• Auckland City Block 3
• Lydiard 10k, Half and Full Marathon
• North Shore Block 3
• Article of the Week
• Notice Board - The Recovery Room

— Gaz's Word —

Hi Runners,

Wow... a massive group, infact the largest GetRunning has ever worked with! Once again it looks to be a great group of people. The first session got off to a brilliant start and the feedback was outstanding, everyone loved the Horse/Jockey team building game!!

This weekend we run a new course From Takapuna to Birkenhead, starting from our new office at Les Mills Takapuna. I'm looking forward to getting our teeth into a new block and discovering some fantastic new runs and locations.

Also this weekend we have the Stretch and Breathing workshop with Vincent Bolletta, remember this is free for anyone on any of the packages and a must attend! For anyone that did the last one, this is different again and will be sure to test and challenge you. Remember to meet at the GetRunning Office on Sunday at 12:15pm. Vincent will take you through this 1hr fantastic session, enjoy!

Meanwhile, I will be up North taking a Pahia Running Clinic. Its tough but someone has to do it! For anyone from up that way that wants to join in, just e-mail back at gaz@getrunning.co.nz and I can secure you a place. The clinic runs from 3pm-5pm this Saturday and takes you through Running Biomechanics (the wrong/right and efficient running) and Race Nutrition, plus tips on how to approach running properly.

Cost: $100

Lastly, please remember that the group sessions are compulsory! That means you must attend! Even if there is snow, rain or hail... Harden Up! Just a friendly reminder from your coach, those runners with Injuries/Flu's or Pneumonia are exempt :0)

Also we have had a couple of spaces come up in the City 12 week training group, if you still want to join us, just let us know as its not to late to join.

See you all soon

- Hawaii Marathon -

Click here to check out further info

 Cut off to final places for this trip are on the 31st of August

- Saturday Session Details -

Saturday

When:

20th August

Where:

Starting from the Takapuna GetRunning Office:

Rooftop level carpark,
Shore City,
Cnr Lake Rd & Como Streets

Start Times

Marathon Pace Group 4-5: 6:30am

Marathon Pace Group 1-2-3: 6:45am

Half Marathon Pace Group 4-5: 7am

Half Marathon Pace Group 1-2-3: 7:15am

Please be at the office at least 10mins before your start time

Details:

Saturday map

Click here for map...

This run takes us through the scenic locations of Northcote and Birkenhead, the run is undulating and fantastic prep for Auckland half and full marathon!

Support Stations

5km (Half Marathon Turnaround) - Corner of Lake and Onewa Road (Elete/Water)

8km (Full Marathon Turnaround) - Roundabout at Mokoia and Waipa St (Elete/Water/Bananas/Oranges)

Afterwards - We will pop down to Latin Larder for brekkie for those that wants to join for a coffee or brekkie.

- Tuesday and Thursday Session Details -

Tuesday

When:

Tuesdays

Where:

Starting from the GetRunning Offices, 186 Victoria Street West

Duration:

6am - 7am

Please be at the office by 5:50am

Details:

The session is going to still run with the 30min out/back run. But this time you will be split into two groups for the strength component.

Group 1: Level 2 Program

Group 2: Level 1 Program

Tuesday map

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Thursday

When:

Thursdays

Where:

Starting from the GetRunning Offices, 186 Victoria Street West

Duration:

6am - 7am

Please be at the office by 5:50am

Details:

We start off with the intervals again for this session, in 3 weeks we swap to a new location and session.

- Attendance Incentive -

As part of the 12 week group training, we offer an incentive attendance prize to the person who turns up to the most sessions. A $200 for first place & $100 for second place GetRunning voucher able to be credited to a future training block.

Good Luck! The first Attendance update will be on the 31st of August

First Place

Second Place

- North Shore Group Running -

Hi North Shore Crew.

I hope you have all settled into the North Shore Office ok.. I'll be seeing you all next Thursday, I hear Nats has already warmed you up to the free coffee! Nice to see.

We have 20 runners confirmed for North Shore now, so great to see a fantastic bunch of runners coming together for this group. The City group is looking forward to you all hosting us this weekend.. Bring out the banners and party poppers, we look forward to the welcome! See you Saturday.

Saturday

See above - Auckland City for full details of this Saturdays first session.

Tuesday 

When:

Tuesdays

Where:

Starting from Les Mills Takapuna GetRunning Office

Duration:

6am - 7am

Please be at the Office by 5:50am

Details:

The Session consists of a 30min out and back run at a up tempo pace with a 30min strength/Drills session designed to functionally strengthen you specific to running. This Session Changes in two weeks time... New strength exercises coming!

Tuesday run map... (note the route has gone back to the first run)

Thursday  

When:

Thursdays

Where:

Starting from Les Mills Takapuna GetRunning Office

Duration:

6am - 7am

Please be at the Office by 5:50am

Thursday run map... (note the change of route)

Details:

The Session consists of easy-hard running. Designed to be a soft approach of increasing strength for running. Its great for adding a bit of pressure without overcooking it.

See you all soon

- Attendance Incentive -

Starting from this weekend, like teh Auckland City group as part of the 12 week group training, we offer an incentive attendance prize to the person who turns up to the most sessions. A $200 for first place & $100 for second place GetRunning voucher able to be credited to a future training block.

Good Luck! The first Attendance update will be on the 31st of August

First Place

Second Place

- Arthur Lydiard 10km, half and full marathon -

A special deal for GetRunning runners for entry into this fantastic race.

Follow the instructions below and you can enter this Lydiard 10k or Half Marathon at the Early Bird Price

Go to www.thelegend.co.nz and click on the 10km link.
10km Race: Then all you have to do is enter your details and on the payment page enter the promo code TS11GETRUNNING

Half Marathon: The same instructions apply but the promo code is TS11GETRUNNINGHALF

- Notice Board -

Each week we'll bring you something from our runners or businesses that we support - if you would like me to put anything on the GetRunning notice board, just send it through.

The recovery room is owned and operated by James Mortimer, New Zealand Sprints and Hurdles champion. Established to help you perform at your best, no matter who you are! Each massage is designed to match your needs so you get the best out of each session.  James' philosophy is that recovery is the key to performance, the more you train the more time you should spend recovering. It's getting your body prepared so you can take it to the next level the next day. By using techniques such as ice baths, heat and massage, your recovery rate will be boosted and along with the right nutrition you will be half way to conquering the your goals.

The Recovery Room
130B Kitchener Road
Milford
North Shore

p:09 486 82 61
www.recoverymassage.co.nz

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